July 08, 2009
I have a confession to make. I have never worked with puff pastry and I have never made homemade jam. I have another confession to make-- I tend to over ...
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In baking, a puff pastry (; Spanish: ''hojaldre''; ; ) is a light, flaky, unleavened pastry containing several layers of fat which is in solid state at 20°C (68°F).
A flaky and light pastry used in layered pastries (different from phyllo pastry which is crispier). Usually made with butter but can be made with vegetable shortening or lard. Method for making is to spread the solid fat on top of the dough, and then to repeatedly fold and roll out the dough, whilst keeping it at a cool temperature.